DVD Players Recommendation

[titus]

I am about to purchase a new DVD player, and was wondering if someone could recommend a excellent player, that would play DVD-R without any problems, whatsover, no pixelation or chapters freezing etc.

I could not find much post in relation to the current players that are out there in the market. Please offer some suggesions... thanks!

T

[jesoonster]

pioneer pioneer pioneer. LEAST compatibility issues from all dvd players I test using a variety of discs burnt.

Just buy the entry level 343 (maybe there was a model change).

I have never heard of somethign NOT working in this model but workign in another player.

[titus]

ok.. anyone knows if these are any good?

Apex 5131
Apex 2100
Hitachi DVP 323U
Samsung DVDM101
Panasonic DVD RV22K
Toshiba SD-K610
Toshiba SD 2800S

Or any other recommendation?

THANKS AGAIN!
T

[Commander XJL]

I will say Pioneer also without a doubt, and I've owned Apex, Toshiba, Panasonic, and Sony. Pioneer's are known for playing anything, not just DVDR's, but VCD, XVCD, SVCD too

[titus]

hmm, i have the Pioneer 414, 434, and 909.. all have tested some pixelation problem. I have followed faithfully to the burn methods on the guide, and have used Primediscs, TDKs and Verbatim. Burning img w/ Primo.

I am trying to narrow down my pixelation problem on some of the DVDs, and could only narrow it down to my players now. I could not find the recommended Pioneer at my local store. All they have are the current ones, and the most basic model is the Pioneer 250...

This is really a pain in the butt... but I will head to a local store and try to test it out with my DVD-R...

Thanks!
T

[padre]

titus,

Have you checked them out via VCDHelp.com? They have a nice report, including what kind of problems or success people have had with each make/model. I've found it very helpful in the past.

The URL is: http://www.vcdhelp.com/dvdplayers.php

Padre

[titus]

no i haven't. .am checking it out now.. once again.. thank you... btw let me know when u get the CD, Padre.. thanks!

[brett]

You've actually tried branded TDK / Verbatim discs and you're having pixelation problems? I don't think I've ever seen anybody having problems with them, especially on a Pioneer player.

You really shouldn't have to get a new DVD player to play a DVD-R. What burner are you using? Have you tried burning in Nero 5.5.8.0?

[atreides93]

I have tried a Pioneer (forgot the model) and it doesn't play mp2 audio DVD's, so it won't play movies I create with DVDit. Apex is ok, but they seem to be kind of flaky. Two friends I know had their Apex players go bad after 6 months.
I currently have an Oritron 600 and a Sony 530D. I like the Oritron the best. Very nice picture, and it plays dvd-r's and dvd-rw's very well. even the cheapie disks from meritline play fine on my oritron

[titus]

Well, I have tried doing straight burn with Nero 5.5.8.2, and am now burning the img with Prassi. I have a Pioneer A04 burner. I am only ripping the movies w/o extras. Followed the DVD 9 to 2 DVD 5 guide to the bone, and still have problems on my Pioneer.. even my Shinco!

I am trying to narrow down the pixelation problem. It cannot be the way I burn it, can it? Rip with SmartRipper or DVD Decrypt, burn it, or split to 2 and burn it.

I will try some of your recommendation on the players... thanks!

[svcdentro]

I would recommend for compatibility with any media and burning sofware:

APEX 1500
DAEWOO 5800 VER 2.37

Because i own pioneer, and i've tried with samsung, sony, aiwa, lg and they always have problems with DVDR.

That's my experience.